So my beta and I were chatting tonight and we found out we both like guys with the same name which we've added to the ridiculously long list of things we have in common (seriously, it's scary). Then we started talking about what they look like and I said mine looks like Riker Lynch who plays Jeff (blonde Warbler). Then she mentioned he was gay which I hadn't known beforehand and I decided to go searching to see whether Telly Leung (Wes, my favourite Warbler besides Blaine of course!) was gay and was going to break my heart too. Well, apparently he is too and I was momentarily depressed... until I saw he's released an EP. I freaked, Angela freaked and I'm gonna go find it and listen to it ASAP! And continue my quest to find a straight Warbler.
Why does the straight guy play the gay guy and the gay guys play straight guys? I don't understand...
From EternalTearsOfBlood and similarly prompted by Enaid Mora: In Silly Love Songs, what if Kurt really was the one Blaine wanted to sing to? And the whole Jeremiah thing didn't happen...
It's a Warbler conspiracy! :D that was seriously the first thing I thought when I read that prompt. At first I thought I should just go with the Jeremiah thing not happening at all. And then the more I thought about it, the more I just wanted a huge conspiracy. So this eventuated.
akatrixie received this chapter for being 100th prompter, because she said #42 was the meaning of life. I completely agree, Warbler conspiracies are the meaning of life. Well, they appear to be the meaning of mine right now... no, I kid. My meaning of life is always God :)
Still haven't seen New York! Thanks guys :) and onwards we go!
Conspiracy
"Wes, we do not need spy theme music. We are not spies."
"But we're on a mission!"
Blaine sighed as his friend began humming the Mission Impossible theme song for the fifth time that day, David joining in happily from his other side as they led the Warblers towards The Gap.
"A super secret mission that isn't as it appears -"
"David. Shut up." Blaine looked over his shoulder to make sure Thad still had Kurt occupied at the back of the group; sure enough, the sound of Kurt talking about his latest outfit and Thad pretending to care drifted up towards them. "The point of it being super secret is that it's a secret. So please stop talking about it unless we get caught out before we can even complete the..." he sighed, "mission."
Wes and David both nodded, looking serious for a moment before Wes broke into a grin. "And once it's over, you and Kurtie-pie," Blaine winced, "can be happy!"
"That's if he feels the same way."
"Of course he does!" David linked arms with an unwilling Blaine. "I mean, when you said you were singing to Jeremiah today, he kinda looked like you'd stood on him."
"Yeah, and you were wearing rugby boots. Sharp ones." Wes added, before suddenly stopping and turning to face the Warblers.
"Alright, Warblers, listen up!" The group converged around the three boys, Kurt trying and failing not to look upset by what they were about to do. "Today is very important for Blaine. So we're all going to follow his instructions, no matter what, okay? We've practiced and got our positions all ready, but Blaine might want to make a few changes once we get in there. Pair up and let's go!"
The group of chattering boys quickly made their way into The Gap - Thad dragging Kurt in - leaving the council members and Blaine behind. "You ready to do this?"
Blaine looked up at the sign, taking a deep breath. "Yeah. Let's go."
Walking in, Wes and David immediately began assembling the Warblers while Blaine ducked off to the left as directed, walking up to the teenage boy stacking shirts. "Jeremiah?"
"Hey Blaine! Good to see you again. You ready?"
Blaine shrugged. "Are you sure this is a good idea?"
"Of course it is!" Jeremiah put a hand on his shoulder. "It's all cleared with my manager, the customers will enjoy it and Kurt - he'll love it."
"Okay. Thanks Jeremiah."
"Any time buddy." He smiled before stacking the last of the shirts and quickly slipping off to behind the counter. Blaine headed over to the rest of the Warblers, checking everyone was in position and getting a few last minute nods and winks of encouragement. Finally, he made his way to where Kurt was standing.
"That's him over there," Blaine pointed in Jeremiah's direction.
"I can see the appeal. That's quite a head of hair." Kurt sounded his usual sarcastic self but Blaine could hear the twinges of hurt under the surface.
"Yeah, if we got married, The Gap would give me a 50% discount." Blaine nearly lost it trying to get this out, especially after seeing the look on Kurt's face. "Hey, I need you to change positions."
"Oh, okay. Where do you need me?" Kurt looked around at the rest of the Warblers who were naturally drawing attention from the customers.
"Here." Blaine took his arm and led him to a stand right in front of the counter.
"But isn't this where -?"
"Shh." Blaine winked. "Show's starting."
He backed up a couple of steps so he was standing in front of the counter. Turning to look at Jeremiah, he winked at him before the Warblers broke into their harmony.
"I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I'd better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older"
Jeremiah walked around the counter to stand next to Blaine, as they both turned to face the shop. Blaine caught Kurt's eye who was still standing right where Blaine had put him.
"Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders"
He felt Jeremiah reach over and put his hands on his shoulders, squeezing them quickly before pulling away.
"In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again,"
And as Blaine turned to Jeremiah, he was truly asking him. Can I face it again? Jeremiah nodded, still smiling.
"I want to know what love is,
I want you to show me,
I want to feel what love is,
I want you to show me."
As he sang the final line of the chorus, Jeremiah grabbed his shoulders again, turning him as he pointed towards Kurt. Blaine's eyes widened as if he had just realized Kurt was there, stepping forward. He heard Jeremiah moving back to where Wes and David were standing, completing the circle the Warblers had formed while he was singing.
Blaine took another step towards Kurt who was looking around hesitantly as if trying to work out what was going on.
"I'm going to take a little time,
A little time to look around me,"
Blaine spun around in a circle, looking at the rest of the Warblers who were all grinning. He turned back to face Kurt and shrugged.
"I've got nowhere left to hide,
It looks like love has finally found me."
Another step forward. And now he was close enough that he could reach out and take Kurt's hands, but he waited, wanting to be sure that Kurt was okay with this. So far he was standing stock-still, completely stunned, and Blaine could only hope it was the good kind of shock.
"I want to know what love is
I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is
I know you can show me,"
Blaine stepped forward again. Now he was right in front of Kurt who hesitantly looked him in the eye. The Warblers all stopped, leaving Blaine to sing the final chorus in the silence of The Gap.
"I want to know what love is
I want you to show me"
He reached out, gently taking Kurt's hand.
"I want to feel what love is
I know you can show me."
In the silence that followed, Blaine spoke. "Kurt, I love you. And in my usual fashion, I couldn't just come out and say it. So this is my way of letting you know. I hope you love me back."
He stopped there, for once taking Wes' advice to keep it simple and hope for the best. A moment of silence passed, then a whisper. "I do. I - I love you too, Blaine."
Blaine felt the smile break out across his face and, before he could lose his nerve, he took the final step in, leaning towards Kurt to softly press their lips together. He heard Kurt whimper slightly as he kissed him back, pressing himself against Blaine. As much as he wanted to keep going, Blaine knew they had an audience so reluctantly drew back. Staring into Kurt's eyes, he smiled before calling out, "Okay, go ahead guys."
The room exploded in cheering with Warblers high-fiving and talking excitedly. Kurt frowned, turning to look at the guys who were all swarming in to pat them on the back and congratulate Blaine.
"What - what's going on?"
Blaine chuckled as Jeremiah walked up and wrapped his arm around him in a half-hug. "Kurt, this is Jeremiah. He was the lead soloist for the Warblers before I came along. He's also the one who helped Wes and David concoct this marvelous display so I could get my act together and tell you how I feel."
"Nice to meet you, Kurt." Jeremiah held out his hand for a still-shocked Kurt to shake. "Sorry about the cloak and dagger, but Blaine wasn't sure if you felt the same way, so we figured bringing another guy on the scene would be the best way to figure it out. And before you ask, yes I am gay but I'm not after your boyfriend. I have my own."
Blaine felt the grin split his face again at that word and saw Kurt doing the same. "I suppose you're forgiven," he said, eyeing up Wes and David who had wandered over. "And by the way, I knew something was up. I heard these two humming Mission Impossible again."
Blaine rolled his eyes, but couldn't keep the smile off his face.
Catch the AVPM reference! I do that way too much... so this time, first person to get it gets a prize! (though it's kinda sad. I wrote this, then when I put it in the uploader, I'd actually forgotten what my reference was and had to read through the whole thing again to find it... and then again before I published it... )